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    'Peppermint Pinwheel' Dresden block tutorial

    Last Modified: January 27, 2022 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 164 Comments

    I'm so excited to be part of the Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild's EZ Dresden Challenge blog tour today.  This Challenge is in honor of Darlene Zimmerman's 20th anniversary of creating tools and rulers for EZ Quilting.  One of these classic tools is the Dresden ruler, used to cut wedge-shaped pieces typically to create a very traditional Dresden Plate block.

    Here is my own traditional Dresden quilt created a couple of years ago. (And still un-quilted, I might add. I should really work on that...) There are lots of excellent Dresden tutorials that show how simple it is to create this very classic block. It has been fun as part of this challenge to see the variety of other ways to use this ruler and how versatile this tool really is!

    This is the block that I came up with, using Darlene's Dresden ruler.  My pinwheel has a diameter of 16", and here's a brief tutorial for how I did it.  (I suggest reading the whole tutorial through before you start cutting and creating.)

    Fabric requirements for one block:

    • ¼ yard striped fabric and ½ yard white fabric

    Fabric requirements for 41" x 60" quilt above

    • 3 different ¼ yards of striped fabrics
    • 2 ¼ yards white fabric
    • ¼ yard border fabric
    • ⅜ yard binding
    • 1 ¾ yard backing

     

    The short-cut trick for this block is using a striped fabric. You could, of course, piece strips and cut them with the Dresden ruler as well, if you want a custom stripe.  I used this stripe from Bonnie and Camille's latest collection Vintage Modern.  The stripe print comes in three color ways, red, pink, and gray.  (You can find this fabric here, here, here or here.)  A ¼ yard gave me exactly enough fabric for the colored wedges for 2 blocks. If you want a little leeway for mistakes, get ⅓ yard.

    From your ¼ yard, cut 5 pieces of fabric that look like this: with a dark stripe at the top and at the bottom. My piece is 9" wide and just over 7" high.  (Of course, you can use any striped fabric you like, just make sure there is a dark stripe at the top and the bottom to create this effect.)

    I then cut my wedges 7" long, so line-up the 7" line at the top of the fabric and cut fabric into the wedge shape.

    Turn the ruler upside down and cut a second wedge. Continue cutting wedges alternating the ruler's direction.

    You should be able to get 4 wedges across a 9" wide piece of fabric. (As you can see, I trimmed off the ends at the bottom to make the wedge exactly 7".  Hindsight, I would have just left the bottom edge intact, so don't feel like to you have to trim off that little piece.)

    You will need 10 striped wedges and 10 white wedges per pinwheel block. Using a ¼ yard each of the red, pink, and gray stripes I was able to get 20 wedges from each - enough for two blocks of each color.  From the white fabric I cut three 7" x wof (width of fabric) strips and cut them into a total of 60 wedges - 10 for each of the six blocks.

    Using one striped wedge and one white wedge sew them together in sets of two. Combine 8 of the sets into sets of 4 wedges. Combine 2 sets of 4 wedges with a set of 2 wedges to create a half circle, always keeping the striped wedge on the same side of the white wedge.

    Repeat the process with remaining wedges to create a second half circle and sew the two half circles together to create a whole circle/pinwheel.

    Ta-da!

    From remaining white fabric cut 6 squares 20.5". Fold into quarters and crease the sides. Unfold.

    Using the four creases as your guide, line up your pinwheel lines with the creases. You should have 5 wedges per quadrant.  Turn your raw edges under a ¼" and carefully press and pin in place. You can then hand applique the wheel block to the backing fabric. I just used my machine to sew the edges down.

    Once your wheels are sewn down, square up your blocks to 20". Assemble the blocks together 2 across by 3 down. Cut your outside border fabric into (5) 1 ½" strips and add to the outside edges. Quilt and bind as you desire.

    Now is your turn to come up with a project using the EZ Dresden ruler and if you do so, you could enter to win some amazing prizes.  September 1-6th you can go to the SLMQG site and enter your projects. All the details are found on the Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild site.

    EZDresden_Logos

    For more inspiration, check out these other sites for ideas:

    • June 1:  Salt Lake MQG: Kick Off
    • June 2: Lee from Freshly Pieced
    • June 3: Kati at from the blue chair
    • June 4: Victoria from Bumble Beans Inc, Tanya from Squares and Triangles
    • June 5: Val from How About Pink Please, Leigh from Leedle Deedle Quilts
    • June 6: Amy from Amy's Creative Side,  Elisa from Stitch Outside the Ditch
    • June 7: Katie from Swim Bike Quilt,  Emily from Em's Scrapbag
    • June 8: Melissa from Happy Quilting Melissa, Brooke from Pitter Putter Stitch
    • June 9: Nicole from Mama Love Quilts, Amy from Don't You Know Who I Am
    • June 10: Elizabeth from Don't Call Me Betsy,  Colleen from The Busy Bean
    • June 11: Faith from Fresh Lemons Quilts, Deonn from Quiltscapes Quilting
    • June 12: Angela from The Artists' House, Barbie from The Quilting Mill
    • June 13: Amy from Diary of a Quilter
    • June 14: Jessica from Sew Crafty Jess
    • June 15: Salt Lake MQG: Wrap-up 

    Don't have a Dresden ruler of your own? You can buy one at most local quilt shops, directly from Simplicity.com or from Amazon.  I also have one to give away! If you want the chance to win one, leave a comment on this post. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.

    If you are looking for more Dresden inspiration check out these rainbow Dresden wheels, my favorite Dresden quilt, and this Dresden circle pillow tutorial.

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    Comments

    1. Liz

      June 13, 2012 at 6:37 am

      Very cool. I love how it turned out.

      Reply
    2. Anne

      June 13, 2012 at 6:43 am

      Fabulous!!! (Imagine me singing that for greater effect!)

      Reply
    3. Jacqueline

      June 13, 2012 at 6:49 am

      Love your use of the striped fabric.. it does a lot of the work in this quilt. Just a great looking quilt.<br /><br />And enter me please.. I would like to try this tool.

      Reply
    4. Jaime

      June 13, 2012 at 6:50 am

      The peppermint pinwheele is awesome. So creative! Thanks for the chance to win the tool.

      Reply
    5. randi--i have to say

      June 13, 2012 at 6:51 am

      I absolutely LOVE this quilt! So glad you made a tutorial for it. Thanks, Amy! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Johanna

      June 13, 2012 at 6:52 am

      Great idea with the striped fabric!

      Reply
    7. Cindy

      June 13, 2012 at 6:54 am

      LOVE this quilt!! What a great idea to use the striped fabric and the backing is perfect!:) I&#39;m glad too you made a tutorial! Thanks for sharing!:)

      Reply
    8. Kiera Vanella

      June 13, 2012 at 6:57 am

      Love this! So original...definitely going to have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Leah

      June 13, 2012 at 7:10 am

      Great tutorial. I love the movement in the quilt. Another great Dresden pattern!

      Reply
    10. A Seam to Sew

      June 13, 2012 at 7:11 am

      I really like your quilt! Very smart to use striped fabric.

      Reply
    11. VickiT

      June 13, 2012 at 7:31 am

      I love how you&#39;ve used a striped fabric to create your block. What a great idea. I really love it. And your choice in backing fabric was just perfect. You need to get that quilted to show it off. I&#39;m sure you would get a lot of compliments because it&#39;s beautiful.

      Reply
    12. missfitz63

      June 13, 2012 at 7:32 am

      What a clever way to use striped fabric! Your quilt is lovely! Thanks for the easy-to-follow tutorial.

      Reply
    13. fera-festiva

      June 13, 2012 at 7:41 am

      Absolutely gorgeous!

      Reply
    14. pforgerson

      June 13, 2012 at 7:42 am

      I love the colors you choose! and how it seems to fade away

      Reply
    15. Minnie

      June 13, 2012 at 7:47 am

      This is a great tutorial and I love the white and red striped fabric! Thanks for the links to the ruler, it may be time for me to get one 🙂 x

      Reply
    16. Jenny Wren

      June 13, 2012 at 7:48 am

      Just delightful!<br />2 of my loves combined - peppermint and quilting!

      Reply
    17. Leila

      June 13, 2012 at 7:55 am

      That stripe is PERFECT!!! Beautiful work!<br />I have loved seeing all of the fun projects made with the ruler.

      Reply
    18. Marion

      June 13, 2012 at 7:56 am

      That is so clever and FANTASTIC!!!! I see a table runner for Christmas in my future!

      Reply
    19. Jenny

      June 13, 2012 at 8:00 am

      This is so, so cute I can&#39;t stand it. That was clever of you to think of it!

      Reply
    20. Melissa

      June 13, 2012 at 8:03 am

      I could go for a peppermint right about now. Love the design.

      Reply
    21. Live a Colorful Life

      June 13, 2012 at 8:03 am

      This is a great quilt, Amy. Fun design!

      Reply
    22. Kathleen

      June 13, 2012 at 8:05 am

      I really like the way you used the colors for this quilt....thanks for the giveaway...

      Reply
    23. Terry@ iluvmybugs

      June 13, 2012 at 8:05 am

      What a fun quilt...love the striped fabric!

      Reply
    24. LC

      June 13, 2012 at 8:07 am

      I&#39;ve been holding out on buying myself a Dresden ruler, in the unlikely event that I win one 🙂 I&#39;m just about fit to burst seeing what everyone has done. Your peppermints are too sweet! I&#39;m excited to try my hand at Dresdens. I was terrified of them for the longest, but now ican&#39;t wait to do some!

      Reply
    25. Books_Bound

      June 13, 2012 at 8:10 am

      I&#39;ll admit, the traditional Dresden doesn&#39;t really get me going, so all of these entries for the contest that have been cropping up all over blogland have been fun to look at, but haven&#39;t really beckoned me to consider them. But this.... this I like. I may have to take the plunge on this Dresden thing after all. Thanks for the alternative idea!

      Reply
    26. Angela Nash

      June 13, 2012 at 8:12 am

      Love your pinwheels! So tricky using that striped fabric 🙂

      Reply
    27. Kati

      June 13, 2012 at 8:24 am

      This is so cute Amy!! I love how your project turned out.

      Reply
    28. heatherL

      June 13, 2012 at 8:25 am

      Thanks for the tutorial! It makes this quilt seem so much less intimidating to me. :0)

      Reply
    29. heatherL

      June 13, 2012 at 8:25 am

      Thanks for the tutorial! It makes this quilt seem so much less intimidating to me. :0)

      Reply
    30. Gnomemade

      June 13, 2012 at 8:29 am

      I love the use of the striped fabric! It&#39;s such a great use of those stripes!

      Reply
    31. Annabanana

      June 13, 2012 at 8:38 am

      So cute ! I love your idea of using the striped fabric to save time...thank you for the ideas !

      Reply
    32. Martina

      June 13, 2012 at 8:42 am

      Great quilt! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    33. Spare Room Quilter

      June 13, 2012 at 8:47 am

      Thanks for the tutorial, I really want to make something for the Dresden Challenge now!

      Reply
    34. christinaree

      June 13, 2012 at 8:50 am

      So pretty!

      Reply
    35. Jeanne

      June 13, 2012 at 8:58 am

      Love this clever way of making a dresden.Thanks for the chance to win the ruler.

      Reply
    36. AlyceB

      June 13, 2012 at 8:58 am

      What a fabulous design! You&#39;ve inspired a similar design that just popped into my head... Hmm, must try it out some time. Thanks!

      Reply
    37. Alisa

      June 13, 2012 at 9:01 am

      That&#39;s a really neat quilt! It&#39;s simple but has a great impact!

      Reply
    38. Kerri S

      June 13, 2012 at 9:02 am

      So pretty...love the combo of colours! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!!

      Reply
    39. Mary

      June 13, 2012 at 9:09 am

      I love your quilt. The stripes are so cute! Thanks for the great tutorial.

      Reply
    40. Myra

      June 13, 2012 at 9:13 am

      I love your peppermint pinwheel block! What a wonderful use of stripes! This is a great tutorial and very newby-friendly. Thanks!

      Reply
    41. Karen P.

      June 13, 2012 at 9:19 am

      what a fantastic way to use a dresden ruler! I love it!!

      Reply
    42. { HeatherK @ AReformedHeath'n }

      June 13, 2012 at 9:23 am

      That looks awesome--I love all the different ideas people come up with. The alternating wedges would also make a cute flower patch. Hmmmm ... Thanks!

      Reply
    43. Alexis

      June 13, 2012 at 9:24 am

      I really, really like this. It&#39;s so cute! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    44. Nedra

      June 13, 2012 at 9:29 am

      Oh, Amy, I love yours the best of all!

      Reply
    45. RaeLyn

      June 13, 2012 at 9:43 am

      love these peppermint twists Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    46. Des

      June 13, 2012 at 9:47 am

      Okay, I&#39;m sold. Brilliant.

      Reply
    47. jennipher

      June 13, 2012 at 9:58 am

      I have 2 old Dresden Quilts that I need to fix, maybe this tutorial &amp; a ruler will help me in the process

      Reply
    48. Gill

      June 13, 2012 at 10:09 am

      Great tutorial - thanks! I love the peppermint pinwheel!

      Reply
    49. Chelsea

      June 13, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Wow, great use of that fabric!

      Reply
    50. Kmcassie

      June 13, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Love your design! Genius!

      Reply
    51. Julie

      June 13, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Oh Amy, I would love the Dresden quilt ruler. I have just started quilting and absolutely love it! I want to make all my Christmas presents this year. Your blog is very inspiring, Thank you for taking the time.

      Reply
    52. A.J. Dub. (Amy)

      June 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

      I LOVE this! This is such a fun hop! You all are so creative.

      Reply
    53. stitching under oaks

      June 13, 2012 at 10:33 am

      how fun..I like the stripey version a lot! So cute. I have been using your tutorials as I&#39;m working on a quilt top. I wanted to thank you so much. When I post about it, I&#39;ll link to you as your tutorials have been invaluable! Love your blog!

      Reply
    54. Lisa Marie

      June 13, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Wow, another amazing project on this blog tour! I have been so inspired by the projects I&#39;ve seen. I never had an interest in a Dresden ruler before this tour but now I feel like I need one! Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    55. Quilted Squid

      June 13, 2012 at 10:52 am

      Omg this fancy...LOVE it!

      Reply
    56. RutegersWife

      June 13, 2012 at 11:15 am

      What a sweet quilt (pun intended)! Thanks for your very clear instructions.

      Reply
    57. Linda

      June 13, 2012 at 11:28 am

      SUCH A NEAT QUILT!<br />LOVE THIS RULER!<br />THANKS FOR SHARING A GREAT GIVEAWAY!<br /><br />[email protected]

      Reply
    58. Katy Cameron

      June 13, 2012 at 11:36 am

      Ooh, very cool, love the effect of the white interspersing the stripes. Thanks for the chance to win :o)

      Reply
    59. audrey

      June 13, 2012 at 11:38 am

      oh i adore your peppermint pinwheel! how sweet is that? thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    60. Diann

      June 13, 2012 at 12:09 pm

      Nice use of stripes on your quilt. I would think you could get a wide variety of effects depending on the stripe you use. Did you also just turn under 1/4 inch on the inner circle? That seems like it might be hard to do.

      Reply
    61. Jessica Jo

      June 13, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      When I was going to art school one of my classes made us make an advertising campaign for ice cream. I chose to do a specific flavor: Jolly Peppermint Dango, which was a Christmas peppermint ice cream with a hint of cinnamon. I still want to make it. Why am I so lazy?

      Reply
    62. ritainalaska

      June 13, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      nice idea, using big stripes fabric instead of making your own stripes. love the wheels! there&#39;s going to be a big run on big stripe fabrics at the quilt shops!

      Reply
    63. Jenelle

      June 13, 2012 at 1:01 pm

      I love how the striped fabric really adds a whimsical touch to this. The colors are fantastic with the white and the backing is just perfect. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    64. Jenny

      June 13, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Love the use of the stripes! What a fun way to use the dresden plate ruler!

      Reply
    65. Angie

      June 13, 2012 at 1:07 pm

      I love the stripes! This would make a great Christmas quilt!

      Reply
    66. Chrissy

      June 13, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      What a fun way to use the stripes! 🙂

      Reply
    67. snickerplum

      June 13, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      I adore that quilt! And it gave me tons of inspiration for my babies room! I thinking pinwheels! Love it! Thank you!!

      Reply
    68. Sallie

      June 13, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      I love the stripes! Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    69. Lara

      June 13, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Love this quilt Amy! You make it look so easy peasy 🙂 thanks for your tutorial. I would love to win one 😉 thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    70. Jordan

      June 13, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Oooh pretty circles... thanks for the opportunity!

      Reply
    71. Avondster

      June 13, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      What a beautiful idea with the striped fabric.

      Reply
    72. Barb and Sharon

      June 13, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      I really like the stripe fabrics. They look like they are older, vintage or faded from time and love. Thanks for sharing.<br />Barb@Witsend

      Reply
    73. Abigail Cashelle

      June 13, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    74. Tricia

      June 13, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      That&#39;s a great idea! That ruler is on my want list...I&#39;ll need to push it up on the priorities list!

      Reply
    75. Marcia W.

      June 13, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      The backing fabric looks great with your pinwheel Dresden block. Thanks for sharing your project, and the giveaway too.

      Reply
    76. Jennie P.

      June 13, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      I love your peppermint quilt! So cute and would be a great Christmas quilt to give someone!

      Reply
    77. Tiara

      June 13, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      I so love vintage modern!

      Reply
    78. annemarie

      June 13, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      What a cool item! Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    79. Jodi - usairdoll

      June 13, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      What a fun quilt! So many great designs with this ruler. How inspiring!<br /><br />Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

      Reply
    80. Queen Mary

      June 13, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      LOVE the peppermint idea and I love your excellent photos of the step by step!

      Reply
    81. sandy

      June 13, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      Very clever to use striped fabric. Your photos and instructions are crystal clear.

      Reply
    82. Simply Sandy

      June 13, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you so much for the tutorial, Amy. You are so clever to use striped fabric. Love this quilt.

      Reply
    83. Melanie

      June 13, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      How clever! Love this quilt!

      Reply
    84. Vroomans' Quilts

      June 13, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      What a cute way to use a dresdie! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    85. cherylj

      June 13, 2012 at 5:46 pm

      I love love this quilt. I love the quilting too. I inherited some Dresden blocks and was wondering how to quilt them. Thanks for the inspiration.<br /><br />C_kaminsky at yahoo dot com

      Reply
    86. Lee

      June 13, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      A sweet sweet dresden! thanks for the tutorial and giveaway.

      Reply
    87. hueisei

      June 13, 2012 at 6:01 pm

      I&#39;d love to win..thanks for the chance 🙂

      Reply
    88. sandyb

      June 13, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      Love the dresden - I would love to try to win the ruler as I do not have one. Thank you for the tutorial!!!!! It is great!!!<br /><br />sandyb720 at gmail dot com

      Reply
    89. LeAnne

      June 13, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      That would be so great for Christmas!

      Reply
    90. StacyOK

      June 13, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      I absolutely LOVE this quilt! It makes me want to try a Dresden block and I&#39;ve never wanted to before!

      Reply
    91. Jo

      June 13, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      Wow, what fun! I would love to have this ruler and give your quilt a try! Thanks!<br />[email protected]

      Reply
    92. sandra

      June 13, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Hi Amy really love your quilt it is so modern and would look lovely in my living room. I sure hope that I win one of those dresden rulers as I can&#39;t find one up here in Canada at least close by.

      Reply
    93. KatieQ

      June 13, 2012 at 7:24 pm

      Very cool. I love the way you used the striped fabrics.

      Reply
    94. Georgette

      June 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      This is an awesome way to use those striped fabrics. Great time saver and so pretty. Thanks for such a great tutorial too.

      Reply
    95. JoyceLM

      June 13, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      Your quilt is amazing - love the spinning dresdens. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    96. ivyworis

      June 13, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      i like your dresdens quilt. would love to make one just like that. thanks.<br />[email protected]

      Reply
    97. Fran

      June 13, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      Your dresden quilt is amazing &amp; such a clever way to create a new &amp; unique block - even better that it&#39;s deceptively easy, with the use of striped fabric! Thanks for the inspiration &amp; for the chance to win one of these great rulers.

      Reply
    98. Jeanne Gwin

      June 13, 2012 at 8:45 pm

      What an amazing take on the dresden plate. thanks for sharing and the giveaway

      Reply
    99. tubilinha tiacarminha

      June 13, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      Muito bonita sua colcha,diferente.Segui o tutorial e gostei.Obrigada por me ensinar e [email protected]

      Reply
    100. Krista Hansen

      June 13, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Beautiful!! Using the stripe fabric was brilliant!

      Reply
    101. Lisa

      June 13, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      I love your dresden. I just used some of that striped fabric and still have some left. Please put me in your giveaway and thank you for the inspiration and giveaway!

      Reply
    102. Donna F

      June 13, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      I am seeing so many projects with this ruler. There are so many choices on how to use it I really want one. I have some ideas for this. I would love to enter my completed project in September too. Your quilt has inspired me. Thank you.

      Reply
    103. Amy

      June 13, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      Such a cute quilt! Thanks!

      Reply
    104. bethanndodd

      June 13, 2012 at 10:27 pm

      Those peppermint pinwheels make me happy 🙂 <br />Smiles~Beth

      Reply
    105. Deonn @ Quiltscapes

      June 13, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      Sweet stripey peppermints, who knew you could do so much with this ruler! Thanks for the tutorial.

      Reply
    106. Lisa Langford

      June 13, 2012 at 11:23 pm

      I don&#39;t know how you do it, but you keep coming up with the cutest quilt patterns. This is my new favorite. Awesome!

      Reply
    107. Goldogmom

      June 14, 2012 at 12:13 am

      I really like your pattern, it makes me think of windmills ;-)<br /><br />I would love to win the ruler as I do not have one and would like to try a modern design.<br /><br />Michelle

      Reply
    108. CathyK

      June 14, 2012 at 12:45 am

      What a wonderful tutorial and an adorable quilt! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    109. bruinbr

      June 14, 2012 at 1:23 am

      This is just adorable! Love the shortcut of using striped fabric too! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    110. charlotte

      June 14, 2012 at 2:58 am

      Oh, I love the peppermint pinwheels. What a great idea for a dresden. Very different.

      Reply
    111. Deidra

      June 14, 2012 at 5:22 am

      Oh, what a great tutorial.

      Reply
    112. materialgirlquilts

      June 14, 2012 at 5:40 am

      I absolutely LOVE your design! Thanks so much for a great tutorial and a chance to win.<br />Amanda

      Reply
    113. Sew Very Sherry

      June 14, 2012 at 5:43 am

      Wow! The way the stripes look like they are floating on the white background is stunning. Love the skinny border too!

      Reply
    114. james and bess

      June 14, 2012 at 6:45 am

      love those blocks! thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />bess 🙂

      Reply
    115. Artsy-Craftsy Ivy

      June 14, 2012 at 7:10 am

      What a brilliant idea! I love it!

      Reply
    116. Mindy Fawn

      June 14, 2012 at 8:10 am

      I just love the fabric you picked for the back of the quilt! I took a gander through the rest of your blog and loved and enjoyed your work.<br />Thanks for sharing and being a part of the ruler contest!<br />Mindy

      Reply
    117. Jenn M

      June 14, 2012 at 8:15 am

      This quilting thing gets addicting. I will probably have projects until forever .. but this will definetly become one of them!!

      Reply
    118. Sara

      June 14, 2012 at 9:12 am

      OMG!!!!! 🙂 I want one too

      Reply
    119. jomaj

      June 14, 2012 at 9:37 am

      So glad you posted this - and so glad I read ALL the way through it, I would have been sewing strips of fabric together to make those stripes!!!!! LOVE love this quilt, it&#39;s definitely on the &#39;to do&#39; list. Genius - THANK YOU.

      Reply
    120. Julie

      June 14, 2012 at 9:54 am

      Yet another fun design. I&#39;m just loving this Dresden kick! I would love to win the ruler to make some of these things that keep showing up on my pin boards!

      Reply
    121. Mev_Lohman

      June 14, 2012 at 10:02 am

      I love your pinwheel design! I love that it could be Christmasy, but could still be used year round. The ruler is definitely something I could use; it looks so useful!

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    122. Claire Jain

      June 14, 2012 at 10:10 am

      This is so cute! I love, love, love these dresden blocks. Thanks so much for sharing this cute quilt! I can&#39;t wait to give it a try.

      Reply
    123. sassyteach

      June 14, 2012 at 10:38 am

      Love it-just starting to quilt and I love the shortcut of using the striped fabric!

      Reply
    124. Carolyn S.

      June 14, 2012 at 11:28 am

      wow, I&#39;m loving the dresden blocks I&#39;ve seen, count me in for a chance to win a ruler! Thanks.

      Reply
    125. [email protected]

      June 14, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      i would love the ruler!

      Reply
    126. Heidi

      June 14, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      Such a cute quilt! I&#39;d love to win the ruler.

      Reply
    127. ruralkansas

      June 14, 2012 at 2:28 pm

      Love the Dresden quilt. I actually bought my first one 23 years ago at the first auction that my husband worked after auctioneers school.

      Reply
    128. Poppyprint

      June 14, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      Very clever!! This is super fun.

      Reply
    129. WhereIsTheFire

      June 14, 2012 at 6:42 pm

      I love this!! And the striped fabric makes it so much easier! What about the centers? Is there anyway we could get an upclose picture of the circle and how you finished those edges? Thanks!

      Reply
    130. Natalia from Piece N Quilt

      June 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      You rock Amy! Seriously this is like the cutest thing EVER!

      Reply
    131. Beeaunka

      June 14, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      I love this quilt! I especially love the backing fabric.

      Reply
    132. Tamie

      June 14, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      You are so creative. So cute. I&#39;m off to check out your blog. Thanks for participating in the tour.

      Reply
    133. zees5

      June 14, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      I love this. It has so much movement. This would be great in a Christmas quilt!

      Reply
    134. Jill

      June 14, 2012 at 10:16 pm

      I would love a ruler like that! So much more fun than squares all the time! Thanks! jillsstorey(at)yahoo(dot)com

      Reply
    135. Heather

      June 14, 2012 at 11:00 pm

      How clever to use the striped fabric to create the blocks! I love how they look like they&#39;re floating on the quilt. Well done.

      Reply
    136. Karrie S

      June 14, 2012 at 11:19 pm

      I love this quilt!! It&#39;s so awesome. Thanks for the chance to win. I am definitely going to make a quilt like this in the future and it&#39;s marked away in my TO-DO folder 😀 Thanks!

      Reply
    137. Rachell

      June 14, 2012 at 11:26 pm

      How much fun! I love the little Starlight Mints candies, and your quilt reminds me of those! This would be a fun quilt for anyone to make.<br />Thanks for a chance to win! After all this blogging, I can tell this ruler would be great to have and use.

      Reply
    138. the girlfriend gap

      June 15, 2012 at 4:29 am

      This is adorable !thank you!

      Reply
    139. Cara

      June 15, 2012 at 6:25 am

      This is lovely! Love the colour combination.

      Reply
    140. Michelle

      June 15, 2012 at 6:28 am

      Love both of your quilts in this post! I love Dresden plate quilts

      Reply
    141. Lisa

      June 15, 2012 at 6:44 am

      The pinwheels are so stinkin&#39; cute! What a great way to let the fabric help with the design.

      Reply
    142. Sally

      June 15, 2012 at 6:56 am

      Really cute, love the dots!

      Reply
    143. Snoodles

      June 15, 2012 at 8:51 am

      This is such a unique block - thank you for sharing! And thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    144. aiah23

      June 15, 2012 at 10:59 am

      I am a new quilter and this makes dresden quilting look far less intimidating, thanks for that! it&#39;d be awesome to win a dresden wedge tool.

      Reply
    145. Amy at Ameroonie Designs

      June 15, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Beautiful quilt Amy! I just love it. :)<br />xoxo

      Reply
    146. L. Siyam

      June 15, 2012 at 6:10 pm

      Beautiful! I just started to gather my first quilting tools, I hope to show some final work soon. In the mean time I will keep visiting and learning more from you. Thanks!

      Reply
    147. Nancy Sue

      June 15, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      VERY cool tutorial!!! Thank you for sharing and for participating in the blog hop 🙂

      Reply
    148. Laura

      June 15, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      Oh, so many ideas you&#39;ve inspired here! Now if only I could find the motivation to go with the inspiration. Maybe the ruler would be just the ticket? Love the quilt!

      Reply
    149. The Quilting B

      June 16, 2012 at 12:34 am

      Love! My next to do quilt is a dresden. The ruler would be awesome.

      Reply
    150. notqnot

      June 16, 2012 at 6:08 am

      I would love a Dresden ruler!

      Reply
    151. Ann Lewis

      June 16, 2012 at 10:35 am

      You&#39;ve done it again, Amy. Another Perfect Quilt! love your work.<br />Ann Lewis

      Reply
    152. Jennie

      June 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      your quilt is so pretty and delicate - thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    153. Betty

      June 16, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      I love the tute and I love the result.<br />I&#39;d love to win too!

      Reply
    154. Carla G

      June 16, 2012 at 7:43 pm

      What a cute quilt! Thanks for the tutorial! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

      Reply
    155. barefootT

      June 16, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      love it 🙂

      Reply
    156. rbjaneite

      June 20, 2012 at 3:20 pm

      Lovely! It reminds me of Milly-Molly-Mandy in her peppermint striped dress.

      Reply
    157. amandajean

      June 25, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      ack!!! i love those sripey dresdens! you are a genius!!! i read 3 posts from you and now i have 3 new projects i want to try. the bummer is i&#39;m trying to work on my WIP&#39;s, just like you. you are NOT making it easy for me! (but i love the inspiration all the same.) 😉

      Reply
    158. Karen Deskins

      September 06, 2012 at 1:24 am

      An inspiring quilt! Great job.

      Reply
    159. Jenny Wren

      September 17, 2012 at 2:23 pm

      I love peppermint - fresh and inspiring - congratulations!

      Reply

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